Moccasin
Object Number: | 45-15-456A |
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Current Location: | Collections Storage |
Culture: | Athapaskan (uncertain) |
Provenience: | Canada |
Culture Area: | Subarctic Culture Area |
Section: | American |
Materials: | Moose Skin Moose Bristle Wool |
Technique: | Embroidered |
Iconography: | Floral Motif |
Length: | 27.94 cm |
Credit Line: | Purchased from Mrs. Owen Stephens, 1945 |
Description
Athaspascan type, moose skin sole and long, broad U-shaped tongue constituting the instep piece. T-heel seam and short straight toe-seam, wide shank piece sewed to ankle with red flannel insert, moosebristle embroidery on instep. Floral design nearly obliterated, two hide loops for the tie thong, soiled and torn.
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